First A Cup Of Tea: 3 Very Cozy East Frisia Thrillers

By Fred Wiards

First a cup of tea: 3 very cozy East Frisia thrillers

Fred Wiards

This volume contains the following novels

by Fred Wiards:

 

The love feud on the North Sea beach

The girl from the silver herring

Jealousy behind the dike

 

 

 

Piet Lührs has fallen head over heels in love with the beautiful Maike Steenhuis, who has been working at the SILVER HERON for some time. But the young girl doesn't miss a beat. Much to the chagrin of Piet Lührs, who would rather marry Maike today than tomorrow ...

To make matters worse, Maike falls in love with Roluf Weyh from Emden, who is supposedly the heir and new owner of the SILVER HERON.

Both men embark on a tour of the moors.

Only one returns and a bad suspicion arises!

• Language: English
• Publisher: BEKKERpublishing
• Release date: Dec 26, 2022
• ISBN: 9798215006467

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Piet Lührs has fallen head over heels in love with the beautiful Maike Steenhuis, who has been working at the SILVER HERON for some time. But the young girl doesn't miss a beat. Much to the chagrin of Piet Lührs, who would rather marry Maike today than tomorrow ...

To make matters worse, Maike falls in love with Roluf Weyh from Emden, who is supposedly the heir and new owner of the SILVER HERON.

Both men embark on a tour of the moors.

Only one returns and a bad suspicion arises!

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The love feud on the North Sea beach

from Fred Wiards

: East Frisia novel

Dörte Ekhoff loves Hinnerk Husmann, the owner of a diving school. Hinnerk makes a pass at Rena, Dörte's sister, about whom he knows nothing. Rena is pressured by Jasper Frerich to finally marry him, but needs some more time, she says. When Jasper sees Hinnerk and Rena together one day, the situation is clear to him. But can't it be completely different?

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Look out! shouted Coord Ekhoff as the boat suddenly rocked violently back and forth. Rena! Dörte! Have you all gone completely mad! Where have you got your minds?

There were three of them on the small boat - Coord Ekhoff and his two daughters. And that meant not only that it was quite cramped, but also that each of the three had to watch his movements very carefully so that the fishing boat would not capsize. Although they were all good swimmers, Ekhoff did not fancy an involuntary swim in the ice-cold waters of the North Sea.

And that was not really to be expected from his daughters either.

The two beautiful girls looked at their father a little startled.

Yeah, what's wrong with you guys? asked Ekhoff. When you go out to sea in a fishing boat, it's not exactly the time to be daydreaming.

Oh come on, father! Don't get upset, it went well again, Rena replied.

Ekhoff took a deep breath.

Just about, he admitted. In the meantime, however, his clouded brow had visibly smoothed out again.

He couldn't really be angry with the two young women anyway.

The sun was already low above the horizon that stretched all around. The evening glow was reflected on the gray surface of the water.

Ekhoff Coord enjoyed this sight anew every time he went out in his boat. The incessant spectacle of the sea impressed him again and again.

This had not changed in all the decades that he had been fishing on the North Sea, whose unbridled waters were unparalleled.

Together with his daughters Rena and Dörte, he had gone out on the boat to empty the fish traps. The two girls had grown up to be pretty young women and helped diligently in their parents' fishing business.

Rena was the younger of the two. She had blond, slightly curly hair, which she used to tame with a hair band. Her gray eyes were the same color as the surface of the North Sea in good weather.

Her older sister Dörte had somewhat darker, but still blond hair that fell down to her shoulders. She was universally regarded as the more spirited and courageous of the two. And so Rena not infrequently had the feeling of falling a little behind - especially when it came to addressing one of the handsome young men from the area.

Dörte dared more and because of her charming nature she almost always won. The girl was not afraid of getting a basket. Besides, she liked to play with fire. Rena was a bit more cautious and thoughtful.

On the whole, however, the two sisters were mostly of one heart and soul - despite or perhaps because of their differences.

Ekhoff didn't even want to think about what would happen if the two girls stopped helping out at some point. In that case, he would have to hire a helper. Even though his wife had been advising him for some time to get used to this idea, the fisherman didn't want to know anything about it for the time being.

No, Dad, you have to be a little careful not to go off course! said Rena suddenly.

Coord Ekhoff found that his junior was right.

He had been so lost in thought that the boat would almost certainly have missed the shore where the fish traps were moored. Even without binoculars, they could now be seen. The stakes to which they were attached rose slightly above the surface of the water.

Ekhoff jerked the tiller of the outboard motor around so that the boat came on course.

Yes, I was a bit lost in thought, Ekhoff said. But that doesn't apply to me alone today, does it?

They were just reaching the fish traps when a white cabin cruiser appeared in the distance, and the three of them gazed there for a few moments as if spellbound.

This is the NORDMEERJUNGFRAU, Dörte stated and began to wave.

Leave it, Dörte! said the nurse. No one can see you at that distance anyway!

Hinnerk will notice me, Dörte said confidently. Who knows, maybe he's looking in our direction with binoculars right now ...

That's nonsense! groaned Rena.

What are you so ornery about?

You're acting like you're well acquainted with Hinnerk!

And what would you say if it were me?

Then I'd say you're certainly not alone in that, sis!

I don't know what's wrong with you, Rena! You've got your Jasper! What's wrong with me taking a good look at him when a new man shows up in the neighborhood!

Nobody said anything against looking either, Dörte!

Ekhoff had listened to his two daughters in amazement for a while. Yes, what are you getting excited about? Hinnerk Husmann seems to have made a lasting impression on you.

Dörte shrugged her shoulders. He's quite handsome...

... But from what I hear, he doesn't miss a beat either, Rena added.

Dörte looked at her sister with an astonished face.

That need not be your concern - need it?

Hinnerk Husmann had turned up in Greetsiel some time ago and opened a diving school. At first, Ekhoff had not liked the fact that this attracted more tourists to the area. He had looked suspiciously at Husmann's cabin cruiser and already suspected that the newcomer's activities might have negative consequences for the fishing industry. In the meantime, he had come to the conclusion that the North Sea was perhaps big enough for both of them.

Now don't go twisting your necks all over the place, Ekhoff finally said, while his two daughters looked after the white cabin cruiser. Or do we want to leave the catch in the fish trap today?

The two girls laughed and then the three of them set to work.

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It was already dawn when Ekhoff returned with his daughters to the fisherman's house at home. It was idyllically situated on the shore of the Siel. A neat jetty led into the water.

And very close by were a few smokehouses.

Even from a distance, Coord Ekhoff saw that two people were on the jetty waving to them. One person was his wife. And the other was Jasper Frerich.

Seems like you have a visitor, Ekhoff grumbled to Rena. Anyway, I assume Frerich came for you ... Ekhoff sighed, Did it have to be one of them?

Oh, Dad! Have you anything to say against Jasper? He's an honest hard-working young man - and it's not his fault what happened to our brother then!

Ekhoff's face became somber.

He is conceited, the son of the cutter fisherman! Thinks he's better than us!

That's not fair what you're saying now! replied Rena very seriously.

Years ago, Ekhoff had had a son in addition to his two attractive daughters. Derk had been his name.

Together with Sören, Frerich's older son, he had set out on an extended tour of the Wadden Sea. The two young men got caught in the rising tide and did not return. Later, they could only be recovered dead. Since then, Ekhoff was not well disposed towards anything that bore the name Frerich, for he held Sören's recklessness responsible for his son's death.

On his own, he used to say, Derk would never have embarked on such a risky venture.

And now his daughter went with the younger son of the cutter fisherman! There was even talk of an engagement!

Ekhoff simply could not imagine that their two families should be connected in this way. Just the thought of it was unbearable to him, because every time he saw Jasper, he was reminded of this tragic story. The wound inside him, which was very slow to heal, was then torn open again and again.

To make matters worse, Jasper Frerich was the spitting image of his older brother and, like him, was an avid Wadden Sea walker in his spare time.

Involuntarily, Ekhoff clenched his hands into fists when he saw Jasper standing on the footbridge.

Can't he choose another girl," the fisherman said angrily. Does it have to be my Rena, of all people?

On the other hand, Coord Ekhoff was enough of a realist to know that there was nothing he could do about it. But perhaps, he still hoped, the girl would come to her senses and look for a suitable man elsewhere.

Sometimes he even wished that Rena had had a little more of her sister's easygoing nature. Then she would have forgotten the fisherman's son long ago, he was convinced of that.

I'm telling you, he's not for you! he said, although he knew Rena would hardly listen to him. Jasper is just as reckless as his brother was. You just don't want to admit it!

Because it's not true either, Dad!, Rena replied firmly.

Girl, girl! You don't know him that well yet, Ekhoff shook his head. Jasper was born with the golden spoon, after all. Just like his brother! And that's the only reason he's so reckless. Take it from me.

Oh, Dad! If only you could forget the past!

Forgotten? asked Ekhoff, somewhat gruffly. You're talking about your brother!

Rena sighed, I won't forget. You can count on that! But you could be a little friendlier to Jasper, despite everything.

The boat soon reached the dock. Rena jumped ashore and tied it up with deft moves.

Her mother greeted the arrivals with a warm smile. You're back early this time, Neele Ekhoff noted. I just hope there was something in the fish traps, too!

Yeah, it was a little bit, Rena muttered, looking straight past her mother.

Yes, you have a visitor, my child, Neele commented. Then she leaned forward a bit and murmured in a hushed tone, Do me a favor and don't let it get too late tonight ...

No, it won't, Rena replied.

And this retort had its good reason.

Lately, things had been a bit awkward between the two of them. Not that they were fighting loudly, but Jasper kept talking about getting married and the girl just wasn't sure if she was ready. Somehow she felt a little too young for such thoughts. You have to have something out of life before you take on all the responsibility," said a voice inside Rena. There was a second, conflicting voice, for whom it could hardly be fast enough to step in front of the altar and start her own household. But the second voice was still the weaker one at the moment.

Moin, Jasper, she sighed as she came face to face with Frerich's son. Nice of you to drop by ...

With one accord they walked along the jetty and finally reached the solid land.

Jasper Frerich was an attractive young man.

Tall, with broad shoulders and bright eyes with which he looked covetously at the girl.

Yes, even in your work clothes you look pretty, Rena, he said appreciatively. And they're not exactly figure-hugging...

Oh come on, Jasper!

That was meant as a compliment!

Rena smiled. I took it that way, too. But you're overdoing it a bit!

I can see that being true.

I'm still going to change before you and I do anything ... and I don't think you'll object to that!

Half an hour later, the two walked along the shore a little away from the fisherman's house. The North Sea waves around Greetsiel shone in the most varied shades of red. The sun was sinking lower and lower and would soon disappear behind the chine. The figures of the two young people cast long shadows on the ground.

Hand in hand, the two young people walked along the shore in silence for quite a while. The rising tide rippled the surface of the water and began to create smaller waves that moved inexorably up the shore.

I don't understand why you have to drag things out so much, Rena, Jasper finally began on the subject that the girl had been dreading all along and because of which she wasn't really looking forward to meeting the handsome fisherman's son anymore. In a month or two we could get married! Yes, that would be a celebration ...

Oh, Jasper - can't it wait?

But if you do love each other!

On the one hand, you're right - but ...

Rena did not speak any further. She faltered and broke off. Her thoughts were too disordered for anything to pass her lips that she might have regretted later.

She didn't want to hurt Jasper. And actually, she really liked him.

Couldn't he just give me a little more time?" the girl thought. She couldn't stand being pushed into something. It had been like that since she was a child, and her parents had had to sigh and take note of it every now and then.

But what?, Jasper now echoed.

They stopped.

Their eyes met. Jasper grabbed her by the shoulders.

There was a serious wrinkle on his forehead.

Rena half opened her lips. She wanted to say something, but couldn't make a single sound. A lump sat in her throat.

It's because of your father, isn't it? then Jasper stated.

Well ...

Why don't you just admit it? We two can be honest with each other! I don't suppose your father talks to you any differently than he usually does in town, for example, when he sits at the innkeeper's counter!

Jasper ..., Rena tried to reassure her friend.

But that was basically pointless.

Actually, he was right about Ekhoff's attitude.

But it was not true that this was the deeper reason why Rena had so far reacted rather reservedly to Jasper's intention to marry. The strong-willed girl would have defied her father's rejection if necessary. At some point, she was convinced, he would have given up his resentment. At the latest when grandchildren started to arrive.

Your father thinks I would be just like my brother. That's right, isn't it? And that's who he blames for his son's death - even though Derk was certainly just as much of a risk-taker on the Wadden Sea as Sören!

Yes, that may be so, Jasper!

Am I perhaps blaming your whole family for my brother's death in the sea? That's just ridiculous. The two were friends, put themselves in danger and unfortunately misjudged the risk. That's all. And as sad as it may be - but is this story perhaps supposed to poison the future? Our lives?

Oh, Jasper ...

Your father will jump over his shadow, the fisherman's son was convinced. Their eyes met and merged for a moment. Rena almost had the feeling at that moment that she could read his thoughts. He, on the other hand, seemed to have grasped nothing of what was going on inside her.

Rena sighed.

It has nothing to do with my father, she then said.

Jasper looked at her, a little taken aback.

For a moment he didn't say a word. Then he let go of her shoulders.

With what then? he inquired. Are you maybe not so sure you love me after all? Do you think maybe there's something better to come?

Jasper took a deep breath. It was obvious how much he was stirred up inside.

Jasper, how could you think such a thing! retorted Rena. Of course I love you ... I just want us to give each other a little more time. We're young, after all! Is the wedding perhaps running away from us?

Jasper shook his head.

I don't understand you, Rena. I'm sorry. He shook his head angrily.

So now it had really come to a quarrel between the two of them. Rena had always feared that. That's why she hadn't come out with the full truth to Jasper yet.

But now it had happened. And words once spoken could not be retrieved.

I wonder what's really behind your hesitation, Rena, or rather, who!

Jasper!

Yeah, all you have to do is put one and one together to come up with that ... Jasper grabbed his head. Now it all suddenly makes sense!

Jasper! That's not true what you're saying!

Oh no?

Jasper had clenched his hands into fists.

Let's talk about everything calmly. What's the big deal if we don't rush things like this?

Maybe it's really better if we rethink everything, Rena.

What do you mean? asked Rena tonelessly.

Exactly what I said. Nothing more, nothing less.

But there's really no one else, Jasper! You have to believe me!

Rena fiddled with Jasper Frerich's jacket collar.

The latter growled something incomprehensible to himself.

Yeah, you can't be mad at me for a long time anyway, Jasper! So better leave it altogether!

You're driving me crazy! replied Jasper. But his face was already much less angry. But a certain mistrust remained. And Rena knew only too well that she couldn't dispel it in the twinkling of an eye.

Finally Jasper gave himself a jolt. He put his arm around Rena, and she snuggled against his shoulder.

You don't have to take everything I say seriously, he said. "But